Job Title: Part Time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Reporting to: Rescue Medical Team Manager
Hours per week:~ 20 hours per week (weekend shift availability required)
Position Type: Paid, starting at $25-$27/hour
Position Responsibilities
Assist and Support - Medical Team
● Appropriate and safe restraint for medical exams
● Obtain medical history and discuss general health recommendations, relay medical
recommendations to foster families
● Fill medications as prescribed by the veterinarian or according to rescue protocols
● Monitor daily task lists
● Light reception duties, Rescue Medical Case Manager and Care Coordinator support
as needed
● General clinic cleaning
● Other duties as assigned by the Rescue Medical Team Manager
Assist and Support Veterinarian - Surgery
● Assist veterinarian with pre-surgical exams
● Set up and clean up surgical suite
● Draw up pre-medications and inductions
● Log controlled drugs
● Place IV catheters, intubate patients
● Prepare patients for surgical procedures
● Dental scaling and polishing, including dental radiographs
● Assist in surgery, including administering and monitoring anesthesia
● Clean instruments; wrap and sterilize surgical packs
● Recover and monitor patients post-op
Provide Treatments
● Perform SQ, IM, & IV injections
● Obtain blood and urine samples for diagnostic testing
● Obtain and evaluate lab samples for ear cytology, tape prep, urinalysis, etc.
● Administer vaccines
● Perform nail trims, anal gland expressions, and other procedures
● Perform intake exams on newly admitted rescue animals
Qualifications:
● Valid Minnesota Veterinary Technician Certification
● 1-2 years of hands on veterinary technician experience, previous rescue or
emergency experience preferred
● Ability to read, understand and follow department and facility procedures and
policies
● Experience handling dogs and cats during medical exams and procedures
● Experience communicating individually and in a team environment
● Experience working with computer applications
● Ability to lift 40-50 pounds daily
Desired Skills:
- Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Great Communication, Customer Service,
Collaboration, Networking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Adaptability & Agility.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Schedule
- Pet-friendly environment (bring your pet to work)
- Medical and Dental
- Healthy Snack room
- Continuing Education
- Parental Leave
- Employee Discount
- Paid Holidays
Join Our Pack:
If you are inspired by our mission, passionate about our values, and eager to make a
difference, we welcome you to apply now to become a part of The Bond Between
community!
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
